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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.26, 749.73 and 322.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.26, 749.73 and 322.18 is: 444.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.26 : 749.73 = 322.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.26/749.73 = 322.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.26x = 749.73 × 322.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.26x = 241,548.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,548.01/543.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.63

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